MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY: MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES In order to maintain our Middle School philosophy of extra-curricular activities, fees in the amount of $20 per activity or $50 for all activities and $100 maximum per family for the year will be assessed. Scholarships are available based upon need. Student activities are an integral part of education. They must operate in harmony with other parts of the total curriculum, providing significant learning experiences for youth and helping them to develop a positive lifestyle. In fact research indicates that successful participation in student activities is a valid predictor of success in academics, career and community. Rapid City area middle school students face a complex future - one that will demand diverse skills from all citizens. Such a complex society will require leadership and communication skills among its peoples, as well as the ability to work together. The school's responsibility in providing students with skills to succeed in life will be supported by a comprehensive activities program. The activities program will provide opportunities for students to organize and plan, to assume leadership roles, to gain recognition and identity, to recreate physically and emotionally, and to mature socially. GOALS: MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 1. All students will have the opportunity to participate if they meet Rapid City area school district requirements. A no-cut policy will be in place. 2. The middle school activities program will support and contribute to the social development of students. 3. Activities will stress skills such as goal setting, communication, planning, organization, problem solving, and decision making. 4. All activities will be properly sponsored and supervised by qualified individuals. 5. Selective activities should be designed to focus on services to school and community. 6. Our program is to teach fundamentals, skills, and knowledge of the activity. 7. Our program is to realize that playing in competition enhances skills and strategy. 8. Fair play, sportsmanship, and fun are basic to the program. 9. Attention will be given to the differences between individual and team/group activities and the programs structured accordingly. 10. To develop a successful activities program it is imperative basic concepts permeate the entire program. If the program is to develop shared basic concepts, the high school head coach/advisor must have the opportunity to provide positive input for total program development. The high school head coach/advisor shall work in cooperation with the middle school coaching staff. All head coaches shall be responsible for sharing coaching techniques and philosophies with assistant coaches, including middle school coaches in their respective sports. 1

11. Each year approximately three to four middle school events and high school events will be played on the same date and location. Events such as the Track O Rama should encourage joint participation of middle school and high school athletes. Middle school football games should be scheduled on a limited basis during halftime at major high school games. The high school and middle school activity directors will continue to make a reasonable effort to host events where middle school and high school participants play on the same date and location. At this time the high school activity directors, coaches/advisors and middle school coaching/advising staff will have the opportunity to provide input for the total program development. 12. High school and middle school activity directors will request building principals to make a reasonable effort to set aside 40-60 minutes of staff development for the district coaching/advising staff and activity directors. At this time the high school activity directors, coaches/advisors and middle school coaching /advising staff will have the opportunity to provide input for the total program development. 2

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS: MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INTRAMURAL INTERSCHOOL INTERSCHOLASTIC All activities and competition would be carried on in the building between and among the students in the building. Activities and competition would be carried on between and among the middle schools in the Rapid City school district. Activities and competition would be carried on between and among the middle schools in the Rapid City school district and other middle schools in the region. POSITION STATEMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM SIXTH GRADE: It is desirable to provide a supervised program of athletic activity for sixth graders. Taking into consideration their level of physical maturation and interest in athletic participation, it is appropriate that this program be of an intramural nature, except for the individual sports of cross-country, track and wrestling which would be inter-school/interscholastic. An effort will be made to provide interschool play days for volleyball and basketball. SEVENTH GRADE: It is desirable to provide a supervised program of athletic activity for seventh graders. Taking into consideration their level of physical maturation and interest in athletic participation, it is appropriate that this program be of an interschool nature except for the individual sports of cross-country, track and wrestling which would be interscholastic. EIGHTH GRADE: It is desirable to provide a supervised program of athletic activity for eighth graders. Taking into consideration their level of physical maturation and interest in athletic participation, it is appropriate that this program be a blend of interschool and interscholastic competition. 3

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR'S OFFICE A. Arrange for and schedule officials B. Arrange out-of-town competition C. Establish schedules D. Help individual school in charge of major event E. Establish yearly budget F. Ordering of athletic supplies G. Bookkeeping H. Payment of officials and workers I. Arrange for bus transportation J. Handle tickets and gate receipts K. Maintain and update activities policy books The basic function of the coordinator is to coordinate middle school activities. Meetings: The coordinator will meet with the five building activities coordinators at the end of each nine week period for the purpose of reviewing the just completed season and to consider changes for the next year. The coordinator will call pre-school and pre-season meetings of all athletic and non-athletic events to set the yearly schedule. 4

MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR The responsibilities of the middle school building activities coordinator, together with the building principal and the coordinator of middle school activities, is to: 1. Supervise the coaches; manage and maintain equipment; aid in the preparation for the checking out and checking in of equipment. 2. Prepare an inventory of equipment and aid the coordinator of middle school activities in ordering new equipment. 3. Construct a weekly practice schedule for their respective middle school. 4. Supervise coaches that are new to the district on the procedure for filing insurance and physical forms for all participants in each of the sports. 5. Check with coaches to see if necessary transportation is being arranged for upcoming games. 6. Make necessary arrangements with principal and coaches when tournaments, games, matches and meets are scheduled at their school. 7. Assist the principal in supervising coaches relative to conduct, dress and other policies governing their teams. 8. Serve as administrative liaison between middle school principal, coaches and coordinator of middle school activities. 9. Each school will be responsible for the organization and supervision of the event assigned below: Southwest- Basketball /Volleyball ( 6/7/8 All-City Wrestling) South - Track West - Early Bird and Good Point Wrestling North - Cross Country Dakota - Football Host School will set-up Knowledge Bowl 10. Each building activities coordinator is responsible for informing other head coaches about ineligible transfers. 11. Secure timers and scorers for home games and matches. 12. Supervision of middle school activities is a shared responsibility between the building activities coordinator, coach and building administrator. 5

ATHLETIC, COACHES DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of middle school athletic coaches shall be to: 1. Recognize the ethical responsibilities to the team, the school and fellow coaches. Coaches will make a sincere effort to cooperate and work harmoniously with all. 2. Adhere to policies and procedures established for middle school activities. 3. Be responsible for a style of play consistent with the scope and sequence of the total program. 4. Show leadership in proper conduct during practice and game time. 5. Communicate with officials in a respectful manner. 6. Dress appropriately for coaching duties at practice and game time. 7. Prepare a daily practice schedule and make continued efforts to improve coaching techniques. 8. Issue equipment and supervise the students' care of it: check in and inventory equipment at the end of the season. 9. The coach will ensure that all athletes will purchase and wear the required school logo shorts. 10. Insure that every participant return all necessary signed forms and fees (i.e. participation, medical history, proof of insurance or waiver, physicals, etc.) prior to any participation in practices or games. 11. Administer first aid procedure to an injured player and take appropriate action (notify family doctor, parent, building activities coordinator and building principal). 12. The bus roster must be completed listing the bus number and what students are on each bus. The list will be delivered to the office before the bus departs from the school. This includes weekends. 13. The middle school coaches shall work in cooperation with the high school coaching staff. NOTE: INSURANCE: The Board of Education selects an insurance plan which will be offered to all students in the school system. Each student who is out for athletics must either take the appropriate insurance plan offered through the school or signify by signing a waiver form that they have adequate coverage under a family or other plan and that they do not desire additional coverage. All athletes must have a physical before they can participate in the school athletics. Barring severe illness or injury, physical exams are good for a threeyear period. Students must complete an interim pre-participation history form each year. Parents must sign permission before students can participate in activities. 6

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES SPORTSMANSHIP Our No. 1 Priority SPORTSMANSHIP, ETHICS and INTEGRITY are the essential components of the R.C. A.S. middle school activity programs. The coach is the central figure in the sportsmanship pattern of the school and community. In order for good sportsmanship to be the guiding principle in athletics for the team, student body, community and press, they must know what good sportsmanship is and teach it to all. The coach will: 1. Promote and model ethical and respectful behavior through proper communications toward players, other coaches and the school community. 2. Insist that the student body be polite, courteous and fair to the visiting team. 3. Always display good sportsmanship, losing or winning. 4. Maintain poise and self-control at all times. 5. Teach their team fair play. 6. Discipline players who exhibit poor sportsmanship. 7. Educate all players that it is unsportsmanlike conduct to yell intimidating remarks at the visiting team or officials. 8. Treat the officials with respect. 9. Expend their efforts into controlling their own team and let the officials control the game. 10. Avoid defeating their opponent by a large margin and use judgment in use of their players. 11. The coach will appropriately protest according to established rules for their activity. CROWD CONTROL The coach, players, and fans shall show respect for their opponent and the officials. Coaches, building activities coordinator and building administrators share responsibility for crowd control. 7

SPORTSMANSHIP LETTER The Rapid City School District reminds everyone that middle school activities are intended for the enjoyment and benefit of middle school students. Good sportsmanship is essential for the proper support of the student athletes. With good sportsmanship, everyone is a winner. We support good sportsmanship during all the middle school activities. Good sportsmanship is essential for the success of these programs. We hope, as parents, that you will enjoy the games and support your athletes in a positive and sportsmanlike manner. Good sportsmanship stresses positive values that are so important in the development of our leaders of tomorrow. You must set a good example by displaying good sportsmanship during the middle school activities. Sportsmanship on the part of the coaches, players, and other school personnel is expected and essential. However, often times the fans forget their part in bringing good sportsmanship back into activities. In the past there have been several unsportsmanlike incidents at each of the middle schools in Rapid City. In each of these cases, the incidents involved fans. As already stated, fan and parent modeling is critical if we plan to pass on positive sportsmanship to our student athletes. It is obvious that we all must do more to promote sportsmanship across the district. In an effort to do so, the middle schools will be more active in promoting sportsmanship. Therefore, in instances where fans are behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner, they will be asked to leave the contest. We will not accept poor sportsmanship from our student athletes and no longer can we accept poor sportsmanship from parents and fans. We hope that this communication will be taken in the light it is written. Our intentions are not to create ill will; however, we must do more to promote good sportsmanship. Modeling is an important factor in helping our student athletes understand the importance of sportsmanship. 8

POLICIES - GENERAL ELIGIBILITY Middle school eligibility requirements for activities: I. SCHOLASTIC A. To be eligible for any middle school activity, a participant must have completed successfully six (6) of seven (7) subjects. B. This covers all middle school activities, excluding those activities that are required as part of the curriculum and will include all team members, and student managers. C. Procedure to administer these requirements: 1. At the beginning of each activity season, a master list of participants listed alphabetically with grade level and activities would be compiled by the head coach and principal's office. 2. Each school will establish a procedure to determine eligibility on a weekly basis. 3. If students are failing in two or more classes they will be ineligible to participate in contests or games for one week following their identification. The participant would be allowed to practice during the week of ineligibility unless the administration agree that this is not in the best interest of the student. II. TRANSFER STUDENTS Athletes who transfer within district during a sports season and are ineligible at their previous school shall remain ineligible for the remainder of that eligibility period. 9

ELIGIBILITY (CONTINUED) III. JOINT PARTICIPATION. A student who is a member in Rapid City middle school activities may participate in that same activity on an outside of school team during that activities school season. Any student who so participates must remember that they must attend practices and competitions of the school team. If conflicts arise between the school team and the outside team, the student must remember that their membership on the school team takes priority over their membership on the outside team. Failure to attend practice or missing a competition because of involvement with the outside school team shall be considered an unexcused absence and may lead to removal from the activity. (More than two unexcused absences shall lead to removal from the team.) IV. AGE LIMITATIONS In order to be fair in middle school competition, it is important that individuals compete against people with equal physical ability and according to their age. Middle school building activities coordinators are responsible for checking the ages of all athletes and placing them in the correct division. To be eligible to compete in the 6th grade division, a student must not have reached his/her 14th birthday by the end of the sport season. To be eligible to compete in the 7th grade division, a student must not have reached his/her 15th birthday by the end of the sport season. To be eligible to compete in the 8th grade division, a student must not have reached his/her 16th birthday by the end of the sport season. 10

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS Coaching duty assignments will be made by the building principal within the policies of the Rapid City public schools. The building activities coordinator may serve as an advisor in the selection of people to fill the coaching duties. POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS The decision to postpone or cancel an athletic event will be by mutual agreement of the school involved and the coordinator of middle school activities with communication to schools. CHURCH NIGHT Every Wednesday night will be considered church night by the Rapid City school system and all activities will cease no later than 6:00 P.M. EQUIPMENT The use of school equipment is limited to school programs. The coach of the sport is responsible for the issuance, maintenance and supervision of the student care of equipment. At the close of the season he will check in all equipment, submit a complete equipment inventory and list of equipment needs to the building activities coordinator and prepare all uniforms for laundry. Scoreboards cannot be used by outside agencies unless they secure the services of a qualified individual to operate the scoreboard. TRANSPORTATION Due to the large number of students involved, the Rapid City Independent School District will provide bus transportation to middle school football, wrestling and track teams to all athletic contests. The students on the basketball, cross-country and volleyball teams are responsible for securing transportation from the faculty or parents of team members for their in-town contests. Contests with Douglas are considered in-town. All out-of-town transportation will be provided for all sports. ABSENCES PRIOR TO SCHOOL SPONSORED CONTESTS AND ACTIVITIES Students involved in school sponsored contests or activities who are unexcused on the day of the contest will not be permitted to participate. Participation in school activities on the day of an excused absence may be allowed under certain circumstances, with prior permission from the principal. 11

INJURIES The following guidelines are to be followed for all athletic injuries: 1. Have all phone numbers readily available (doctor, ambulance, hospital and athlete's home). 2. Don't guess whether or not an athlete is injured. If an athlete indicates they are injured, the only safe procedure is to take their word for it. Do not permit an athlete with any type of head injury to reenter the game or scrimmage and notify parents as soon as possible. 3. Render immediate first-aid and make the athlete comfortable for the remainder of the game or practice. 4. If it is advisable that the athlete see a physician, make the necessary arrangements for transportation, etc., immediately and notify the parents. 5. Follow-up by making contact with parents or athlete. 6. Coaches must be aware of all students covered by Government Health Services. In case of injury the athlete is to be transported to the Sioux San Public Heath Service Hospital if possible. 7. An accident report must be turned into the principal's office by the end of the next school day. FINANCES The gate receipts from certain tournaments, meets and festivals are to be deposited by the coordinator of middle school activities to the Rapid City middle school athletic account. The receipts will be used to offset the costs of game officials and work personnel. An accounting of the year's receipts will be forwarded to middle school building activities coordinator and principals at the end of the school year. All athletic equipment will be purchased through established bid purchasing policies of the Rapid City public schools. 12

NOTE: Admission will be charged at the following middle school events: Family Adult Student A. Football Festival $7.00 $3.00 $1.00 B. All-City Wrestling $7.00 $3.00 $1.00 C. Early-Bird Wrestling $7.00 $3.00 $1.00 D. Good-Point Wrestling $7.00 $3.00 $1.00 E. All-City Track $7.00 $3.00 $1.00 F. West River Inv. Track $7.00 $3.00 $1.00 G. Band Festival $10.00 $7.00 $5.00 H. Strings in Concert $6.00 $4.00 13

RAPID CITY AREA SCHOOLS PETITION PROCESS 1. Middle school students (7 th /8 th graders) may be petitioned following this Petition for Exceptional Athlete. 2. The following criteria will be taken into consideration whenever a senior high head coach petitions for a 7 th or 8 th grade student. A. Each individual case considered on its own merits. B. The physical and emotional maturity of the individual will be considered. Often a young athlete becomes alone in an older group and finds it difficult to handle the situation. We must also keep in mind the importance of keeping students in their peer group. C. Consideration will be given to the overall citizenship and scholarship of the individual. D. The skill level of the individual will be advanced enough to merit varsity participation. Seventh or eighth grade students cannot be utilized predominately at sub-varsity levels except as specified in sections G and I. E. The proposed change of participation for a 7 th /8 th grade middle school student will not result in serious damage to the middle school program. F. The move must be educationally beneficial to the student. G. A student may also become a candidate for a senior high team when it is determined there is no program available to that student in middle school. If no program exists at the middle school, provision 2D does not apply. H. When a student has been given approval to compete in a high school program by the building principals, they become subject to the eligibility requirements of the high school to which they are petitioned. I. An eighth grade student may become a candidate for a senior high team at the close of a middle school activity. When this occurs, provision 2D does not apply. 14

3. If the petition is successful, the student will compete on the senior high level according to the following: A. The student s day will end at the regular scheduled middle school day. B. Transportation from the middle school to the high school site will be the responsibility of the student and/or guardian. C. If a 7 th /8 th grade student competes interscholastically at the high school level in a particular activity, they will not be allowed to move back to the middle school level of competition in that activity with the exception of 7 th grade students who are petitioned for a specific formal try-out period. These students will be allowed to move back to the middle school if they do not make the varsity team. 1 D. If a student has been petitioned to the high school level as a 7 th grader, they are not guaranteed a varsity position as an 8 th grader. Note that provision 2D will remain in effect stating that 7 th /8 th students cannot be utilized at sub-varsity levels. 4. It is important that the steps on the Petition For Exceptional Athlete form be followed very closely and not be reversed. The family or student will not be contacted until steps 1 through 6 on the Petition For Exceptional Athlete form are completed. 1 Statement 3C stipulates that if a student is petitioned up at the 7 th grade level, they must compete at the varsity level as an 8 th grader also. No petition is required for the 8 th grade year. 15

PETITION FOR EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETE STUDENT S NAME DATE SCHOOL SPORT GRADE AGE HEIGHT WEIGHT HEAD COACH ************************************************************************************************************************ PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN PETITIONING EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETE STEP 1. Confer with the High School Activity Coordinator and present your rationale for this petition. Approved (High School Activity Coordinator) (Date) Not Approved STEP 2. Confer with the High School Principal and present your rationale for this petition. Approved (High School Building Principal) (Date) Not Approved STEP 3. Confer with the Middle School Principal and present your rationale for this petition. Approved (Middle School Building Principal) (Date) Not Approved STEP 4. Confer with the middle school coach of the athlete who is to be petitioned and get his/her recommendations. Approved (Middle School Coach) (Date) Not Approved STEP 5. Confer with the head coach of the middle school that the athlete attends as to the effect on total program. Approved (Middle School Head Coach) (Date) Not Approved STEP 6. Confer with the Middle School Activity Coordinator and request that the Coordinator investigate the prospective student s citizenship, scholarship and maturity. Approved (Middle School Activity Coordinator) (Date) Not Approved If steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have all been approved to this point, the coach will proceed to the next steps in order of petitioning. STEP 7. Parental permission will be requested so they are aware their child is being considered for advancement to a high level of competition. Approved (Parents) (Date) Not Approved STEP 8. Consult with the student and find out what their feelings are concerning the move to a higher level of competition. Approved (Student) (Date) Not Approved 16

TRAINING RULES AND PROCEDURES The use of, possession of, buying, selling or giving of tobacco, alcohol beverages or illegal narcotics or other habit forming drugs is forbidden. Any participant known to indulge in any of the harmful practices will be subject to the following guidelines for their middle school activities. (A conviction for possession, distribution or use of illegal narcotics will result in a one year suspension from all school activities. A second conviction will be permanent suspension in accordance with S. D. Law). 1. 1 st Offense - 3 week suspension and chemical evaluation - recommend to family. 2. 2 nd Offense - 6 week suspension and mandatory chemical evaluation with subsequent treatment if recommended, with follow-up counseling. 3. 3 rd Offense - Suspended from all activities for the remainder of the student s middle school eligibility. The Above Guidelines Provide: 1. Help for the individual (in terms of guidance/treatment and a second chance). 2. A strong disciplinary structure to act as a deterrent. 3. A method to build strong team morale and respect for rules. If an infraction occurs between or before the activity seasons, the length of suspension will be determined by the coach/administration based upon the policy stated above. The final decision to suspend a participant for the remainder of the season shall be made cooperatively by the principal, building activities coordinator and coach of the participant at the time of the infraction. In order for the suspension to be put into effect, it must be clearly determined that the violation did occur. Any suspension not complete during one school year carries over to the next school year, including from 8th to 9th grade. Building activities coordinators will inform the high school activities director. Students who violate school behavior rules listed under expulsion/suspension in the student handbook may lose their participation privileges. A student s eligibility for all extra curricular activities will depend on his/her grades, behavior, attendance at practices and compliance with individual training rules provided by each coach/advisor. 17

SEASON CHART FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS FIRST NINE WEEKS GRADES Boys Cross-Country 6-7-8 Football 8th Only Knowledge Bowl 6-7-8 Girls Cross-Country 6-7-8 Volleyball 6-7-8 Knowledge Bowl 6-7-8 SECOND NINE WEEKS Boys Wrestling 6-7-8 Girls Basketball 6-7-8 THIRD NINE WEEKS Boys Basketball 6-7-8 Girls Schools Choice For Activity 8 th Only (24 Sessions) (Possibilities) Gymnastics, Aerobics, Weight Training, Tumbling, Cheerleading, Dance and Drill Team Clinics FOURTH NINE WEEKS Boys Track 6-7-8 Girls Track 6-7-8 Specific dates for each nine week period depends upon the school calendar for the year. Activities No Fees Assessed Math Counts Odyssey of the Mind Science Fair Student Council In order to maintain our Middle School philosophy of extra-curricular activities, fees in the amount of $20 per activity or $50 and $100 maximum per family for all activities for the year will be assessed. Scholarships are available based upon need. 18

POLICIES - INDIVIDUAL SPORTS FOOTBALL I. SEASON An equal number of games per school plus a season ending festival. II. LENGTH OF PERIODS A. Will consist of four 12 minute quarters. B. A mercy rule will be implemented if one team leads by 33 or more points as follows: i. If a team leads by 33 or more points prior to the 4 th quarter, the game will continue with a running clock and the score will be taken off of the board no score will kept after this point. ii. If a team leads by 33 or more points during the 4 th quarter, the game will continue with regular time being kept but the score will be taken off of the board no score will be kept after this point. III. IV. PARTICIPATION It is the middle school football coach s responsibility to attempt to make sure each player gets at least the following minimum amount of playing time in each football game: A. Each player will be on a minimum of one special team. B. Each player will play an entire quarter on either offense, defense or any combination of offense or defense. C. The above playing time requirement may be waived for disciplinary reasons or injury. EXTRA POINTS The extra point scoring system will be reversed from the standard Federation Rule Book. The two point conversion will be achieved by kicking the extra point after a touchdown and one point will be scored by a running or passing play. V. TIE GAMES A. When games involving city schools end in a tie, the tie breaking procedure will be used. (Use SDHSAA Rule). B. When playing outside schools an agreement should be reached with the opposing coach before the game begins as to how ties will be handled. VI. SIZE OF FOOTBALL The leather intermediate ball will be the regulation ball. VII. VIII. IX. TOOTH PROTECTION A boy may not participate in football unless he wears a tooth protector in accordance with the National Federation Rule Book. The individual athlete will be responsible for the purchase of his mouthpiece. TIMERS A host team will provide a clock and an adult time keeper. FIELD MARKINGS The sidelines of the field will be interpreted as the field side edge of the mower cut. The goal line will be interpreted as the field side of the mower cut. X. CONSIDERATIONS TO BE MADE BEFORE GAME STARTS A. Time B. Tie Breaker C. 33 Point Rule D. Extra Points: 1 or 2 XI. SQUAD SIZE One team per school up to 45 athletes; teams with 46-49 kids get a third coach; teams with 50 or more will have the option of splitting into two teams of equal ability and having a total of four coaches. 19

I. SEASON CROSS-COUNTRY 6TH, 7TH, 8TH GRADES A. Will consist of interschool and interscholastic competition and the season will last approximately 9 weeks with starting and ending dates set by the middle school activities office. This will be held the first nine week period. B. Boys and girls must run in their grade division. II. DISTANCES TO BE RUN 6 th, 7 th and 8 th boys 3000 meters 6 th, 7 th and 8 th girls 3000 meters III. NUMBER OF CONTESTS A. Contest will basically consist of the following: 1. Invitationals 2. All-City Meet B. It is the responsibility of the middle school activities office to run off results for the All-City and Invitational and forward them to participating coaches. IV. ALL-CITY MEET A. The boys and girls divisions will be subdivided into 6th, 7th and 8th. B. In both boys and girls divisions, medals will be awarded the first 5 places, place ribbons to the next 10 places and participation ribbons to all places after 15 th. V. INVITATIONAL MEET A. The boys and girls division will be subdivided into grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th B. Medals will be given for the first place in each division and ribbons to the second through fifteen place. VI. UNIFORMS All cross country runners must wear a school issued shirt and shorts. VII. TEAM SIZE Any middle school with more than 40 members at the end of the first official week will be provided a second coach. 20

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 6TH, 7TH, 8TH GRADES I. SEASON A. 6th grade: Will consist of intramural competition for approximately 6 weeks, with a festival to be scheduled during the season at the discretion of the activities office. Starting and ending dates to be determined by the middle school activities office. B. 7 th /8 th grades: Will consist of inter-school competition. Approximately 9 weeks long - starting and ending dates determined by the middle school activities office. II. PROGRAM A. 6th grade: Will consist of approximately one week of drills and workouts. At the end of one week teams will be selected. For the remainder of the season Monday through Thursday each team will have two days of practice and two days of games with a festival to be scheduled during the season at the discretion of the activities office. B. 7th grade: Best 3 out of 5 with minimum of 4 games. Schedule will be arranged by the middle school act. office. Length of game will be 15 min. with running clock - one time out per game/clock will stop in the time-out. Must win by two points, if time runs out and game is tied - sudden death (next point wins). Clock stops on all substitutions in the last two minutes. C. 8th grade: Best 3 out of 5 with minimum of 4 games - 20 min. running clock - 1 time out, clock will stop in the time out. Must win by 2 points. If game is tied at end of time - sudden death (next point wins). Clock stops on all substitutions in the last two minutes D. 7th and 8 th : If less than 12 players - the open spot in the second game should be rotated equally among the players that played in the first game. Players who play in the first game cannot play in the second game. III. SELECTION OF SQUADS A. 6th grade The director of the intramural program will divide the athletes into teams of equal ability; comprised of a maximum of twelve players per team. There will be as many teams as numbers warrant. The program will consist of 24 sessions. B. 7th and 8th grade - Practice will begin at a time set by the middle school activities office. (Make sure numbers are solid) One team - 15 or less Two teams - 16 to 30 Three teams 31 to 45 Four teams - 46 to 60 Five teams 61 75 C. Coaches, along with the school principal, will put together teams of equal or balanced ability and then draw for the right to coach team. 21

IV. SPECIAL RULES FOR 6TH GRADE A. Length of games will be determined by director of intramural program with the allotted time for their program being the prime consideration. It is recommended that continuous clock be used. B. Serving line to be adjusted according to physical facilities available. Recommended adjustment would be 3' to 5'. C. Height of net should be at regulation but may be adjusted if necessary and facilities permit. V. SPECIAL RULES FOR 7TH/8TH GRADE A. Coaches will divide their players into two teams of equal ability and numbers. Coaches must designate one team as first game team and one team as second game team. All players must play in either the first or second game. When there are twelve or more players, no player who plays in the first game may play in the second game or vice versa. Players that did not play in the first game must play in the second game. In games three, four and five coaches may play any combination of players. When there are eleven players, the first and second games teams should still be divided into two teams of equal ability. Coaches must designate six players as first game players and five players as second game players. The open spot in the second game will be filled by equally rotating the six players from the first game into the open spot. In games 3, 4 and 5 coaches may play any combination of players. When there are ten players or less, the first and second game teams should still be divided into two teams of equal ability. The players designated as second game players equally rotate into the open spot/spots in the first game and the players designated as first game players equally rotate into the open spot/spots in the second game. In games three, four and five, coaches may play any combination of players. *Ex.: 10 players divide into two equal teams of five. The five designated as second game players rotate equally into the open spot in the first game. The players designated as first game players would then rotate into the open spot in the second game. B. 7th grade will have a 5 ft. serving line. C. Max. 10 min. warm-up before games. Max. of 2 min. between games. 22

D. Server can have no more than five serves; serve stays with team. (7 th Grade only) VI. SCORING A. 7 th grade is true rally scoring with the exception of no point awarded on the missed serve. 7 th grade time limit is 15 minutes. No point awarded on serve. B. 8 th grade is true rally scoring with a point on every serve. 8 th grade time limit is 20 minutes. C. 7 th grade plays to 21 points winning by 2 points maximum points of 25. In the event the score is tied at the time expiration period, the next point wins and each team will be awarded one one-minute time out before sudden death overtime begins. Time outs from regulation play do not carry over. D. 8 th grade plays to 25 points winning by 2 points. In the event the score is tied at the time expiration period, the next point wins and each team will be awarded one one-minute time out before sudden death overtime begins. Time outs from regulation play do not carry over. E. The 5 th game goes to 15 points (sudden death). VII. SPECIAL RULES The ball is still in play when it hits the top of the net and goes over in both 7 th and 8 th grades (serve or volley is a good point). NOTE: If an athlete is being disciplined by non participation from part of the game, that disciplinary measure must take place after the second game. 23

I. SEASON BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL 6TH GRADE Will be approximately a six week season consisting of intramurals, with a festival to be scheduled during the season at the discretion of the activities office. Beginning and ending dates to be set by the middle school activities office. II. PROGRAM Will consist of 24 sessions. At the end of one week teams will be selected. For the remainder of the season, it is recommended each team have two days of games and practices will be as prescribed by each individual school. III. SELECTION OF SQUAD Director of the intramural program will divide the athletes into teams of equal capability comprised of a maximum of ten players per team. There will be as many teams as numbers warrant. IV. GAMES Length will be determined by the director of the program with continuous clock to always be used. V. SPECIAL RULES A. Only man-to-man defense B. No full-court press C. Free throw will be shot from a point 18 inches in front of free throw line. Only shooting fouls will be shot. Otherwise fouled team will take ball out of bounds at closest spot. D. No foul rule will be observed but players could be ejected for excessive fouls or unsportsman like conduct. E. Every player should play approximately equal time. 24

I. SEASON GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL 7TH GRADE Will consist of interschool games as provided by schedule from the middle school activities office. Nine week period. II. SELECTION OF SQUADS A. At the time designated by the middle school activities office, 7th grade will begin practice with drills and workouts. At the end of one week, teams will be selected. One team - 15 or less Four teams 46 to 60 Two teams - 16 to 30 Five teams - 61 to 75 Three teams - 31 to 45 B. Coaches will put together equal or balanced teams together with the principal of their school and then will draw for right to coach the team. III. LENGTH OF GAMES A. The length of the periods will be four 8 minute quarters. B. Half-time break will be 5 minutes long (no more, no less, no exceptions). C. In case of a tie, two minute overtime periods will be played until a winner is determined. IV. SPECIAL RULES A. Intermediate size leather basketballs will be used. The host team will provide basketballs and a medicine kit for games. B. A minimum of 5 players is required to start the game. C. If a player does not come appropriately dressed in uniform (school shorts and shirt), then that player will be issued one technical foul (one per game). D. There will be no special defensive rules - except no full court press will be permitted except in the fourth quarter. If one team is ahead by 20 points or more, there will be no full court press even in the fourth quarter by the team that is ahead. E. Coaches will divide their players into two groups of equal ability and numbers. Coaches must designate one group as first quarter team and one group as second quarter team. All players must play in either the first or second quarter. When there are ten or more players, no player who plays in the first quarter may play in the second quarter or vice versa. All players must play a minimum of 4 minutes in their designated quarter. Players that did not play in the first quarter must play in the second quarter. In the second half coaches may play any combination of players. 25

When there are nine players, the first and second quarter players should still be divided into two teams of equal ability. Coaches must designate five players as first quarter players and four players as second quarter players. The open spot in the second quarter will be filled by equally rotating the five players from the first quarter into the open spot. In the second half coaches may play any combination of players. When there are eight players or less, the first and second quarter players should still be divided into two teams of equal ability. The players designated as second quarter players equally rotate into the open spot/spots in the first quarter and the players designated as first quarter players equally rotate into the open spot/spots in the second quarter. In the second half coaches may play any combination of players. *Ex.: 8 players divide into two equal teams of four. The four designated as second quarter players rotate equally into the open spot in the first quarter. The players designated as first quarter players would then rotate into the open spot in the second quarter. NOTE: If an athlete is being disciplined by non participation from part of the game, that disciplinary measure must take place in the second half. 26

I. SEASON BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL 8TH GRADE Will consist of interschool and interscholastic play and will run approximately 9 weeks with starting and ending dates to be set by the middle school activities office. II. SELECTION OF SQUAD A. At the time designated by the middle school activities office, practice will begin with drills and work outs. Make sure numbers are solid. One team - 15 or less Four teams - 45 to 60 Two teams - 16 to 30 Five teams 61 to 75 Three teams - 31 to 45 B. In picking teams, coaches, along with their building principal will put together equal or balanced teams and then draw for the right to coach team. III. LENGTH OF GAMES A. The length of the periods will be four 8 minute quarters. B. A minimum of five players is required to start the game. C. Half-time break will be 5 minutes long (no more, no less, no exceptions). D. In case of a tie, two minute overtime periods will be played until a winner is determined. IV. SPECIAL RULES A. Leather, intermediate sized balls will be used. The host team will provide basketballs and a medicine kit for games. B. If a player does not come appropriately dressed in uniform (school shorts and shirt), then that player will be issued one technical foul (one per game). C. No full court press will be permitted except in the third and fourth quarters and no pressing allowed at all if one team is ahead by 20 points or more by the team that is ahead. D. Coaches will divide their players into two groups of equal ability and numbers. Coaches must designate one group as first quarter team and one group as second quarter team. All players must play in either the first or second quarter. 27

When there are ten or more players, no player who plays in the first quarter may play in the second quarter or vice versa. All players must play a minimum of 4 minutes in their designated quarter. Players that did not play in the first quarter must play in the second quarter. In the second half coaches may play any combination of players. When there are nine players, the first and second quarter players should still be divided into two teams of equal ability. Coaches must designate five players as first quarter players and four players as second quarter players. The open spot in the second quarter will be filled by equally rotating the five players from the first quarter into the open spot. In the second half coaches may play any combination of players. When there are eight players or less, the first and second quarter players should still be divided into two teams of equal ability. The players designated as second quarter players equally rotate into the open spot/spots in the first quarter and the players designated as first quarter players equally rotate into the open spot/spots in the second quarter. In the second half coaches may play any combination of players. *Ex.: 8 players divide into two equal teams of four. The four designated as second quarter players rotate equally into the open spot in the first quarter. The players designated as first quarter players would then rotate into the open spot in the second quarter. NOTE: If an athlete is being disciplined by non participation from part of the game, that disciplinary measure must take place in the second half. 28

GIRLS CHOICE During the third quarter, each school shall make a determination for 8 th grade girls choice. The possibilities include gymnastics, weight training, aerobics, tumbling, cheerleading, dance and drill team clinics. SQUAD SIZE: One team per school up to 45 athletes; Teams with 46-49 kids get a second coach. 29

WRESTLING 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADES I. SEASON A. 6TH GRADE will consist of interschool/interscholastic competition and will consist of approximately 6 weeks - as per schedule - starting and ending times set by the middle school activities office. B. 7th & 8th will consist of interschool and interscholastic competition and will run approximately 9 weeks - as per schedule - with the starting and ending dates to be determined by the middle school activities office. II. LENGTH OF PERIODS All matches will have three periods of one and one/half minutes each and overtime would be in accordance with SDHSAA rules, except one minute periods. Exception: Early Bird and Good Point will be 1 minute periods. III. MATCHING OF WRESTLERS A. Wrestlers will be weighed in and matched by the coaches of the particular schools involved in the dual meet. B. For tournaments, the matches will be seeded and drawn according to the rules established by the SDHSAA, at a coaches meeting prior to the All-City Meet. C. When a sixth grade wrestler cannot be matched with another 6 th grade wrestler in his/her respective weight class, the sixth grade wrestler shall be allowed to wrestle seventh grade wrestlers in our own middle school duals and triangular matches when the following conditions and factors are met: 1. The talent, ability and size of the wrestlers are compared and the proposed match would be fair competition; 2. Both coaches for their respective wrestling teams, and the parents of the athletes involved are required to consent to a match between a sixth and seventh grader prior to the match; and 3. All coaches would have full discretion in determining the ability and size of the proposed wrestlers for any match and would have the authority to object to any proposed match. 30

IV. WEIGHING-IN A. The weight verification for each wrestler prior to each meet will be conducted by the coaches and principal or building coordinator at each respective middle school. B. The wrestling coach of the visiting school will send or fax in his list of wrestlers and their respective weights to the wrestling coach at the host school. C. The weight list for the City Tournament will be presented at the seeding meeting where each school shall be represented by one coach. V. PARTICIPATION 6th graders will only wrestle 6th graders with the exception of IIIC. 6 th graders will compete in 6 th grade divisions for the out-of-town meets. 7th and 8th division will be separate. VI. TOURNAMENTS A Tournaments will have a separate 6th grade division. 7th and 8th graders will be in the same division. B. All-City Tournament - separate tournament for 6th grade with medals to 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4th place. The 7th and 8th grade tournament winners for first through four place will receive medals. C. Wrestlers will be placed in brackets of no more than 8 based on weight at weigh-in. When possible, weight will have no more than an 8 lb. split. This will be determined at the seeding meeting for All-City. 31

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK 6TH, 7TH, 8TH GRADES I. SEASON A. 6th Grade - will consist of interschool competition as per schedule. Starting and ending dates to be determined by the middle school activities office. 6th grade will not be allowed in open events. B. 7th and 8th Grade - will consist of interschool and interscholastic competition and will run for approximately 9 weeks with starting and ending dates to be determined by the middle school activities office. II. SCHEDULE A. The track schedule will consist of dual and triangular meets, the Rapid City Middle School All-City Meet, the West River Invitational Track Meet, selected individual meets and the Relay Training Meet. B. Dates and sites of the meets will be determined by the middle school activities office. III. RECORDS The middle school activities office will maintain a complete set of track and field records. IV. TIMING Coaches will time places and not lanes at all dual and triangular meets. 32

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK 6TH, 7TH, 8TH GRADES IV. COMPETITIVE EVENTS ALLOWED AT EACH GRADE LEVEL BOYS EVENTS OPEN DIVISION 7TH GRADE 6TH GRADE Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Discus Discus Discus High Jump 4'8" High Jump 4'2" High Jump 3'10" 100 M. Dash 100 M. Dash 100 M. Dash 200 M. Dash 200 M. Dash 200 M. Dash 400 M. Run 400 M. Run 400 M. Run 800 M. Run 800 M. Run 800 M. Run 1600 M. Run 1600 M. Run 1600 M. Run 3200 M. Run 3200 M 400 M. Relay 400 M. Relay 400 M. Relay 800 M. Relay 800 M. Relay 800 M. Relay 800 M. Sprint Relay 800 M. Sprint Relay 800 M. Sprint Relay (100-100-200-400) 75 M. Hurdle 36 75 M. Hurdle 33 75 M Hurdle 30 200 M Hurdle 30 200 M Hurdle 30 3200 M. Relay GIRLS EVENTS OPEN DIVISION 7TH GRADE 6TH GRADE Shot Put Shot Put Shot Put Discus Discus Discus High Jump 4'0" High Jump 3'8" High Jump 3'6" Long Jump Long Jump Long Jump 100 M. Dash 100 M. Dash 100 M. Dash 200 M. Dash 200 M. Dash 200 M. Dash 400 M. Run 400 M. Run 400 M. Run 800 M. Run 800 M. Run 800 M. Run 1600 M. Run 1600 M. Run 1600 M. Run 3200 M. Run 3200 M Run 400 M. Relay 400 M. Relay 400 M. Relay 800 M. Relay 800 M. Relay 800 M. Relay 800 M. Sprint Relay 800 M. Sprint Relay 800 M. Sprint Relay (100-100-200-400) 75 M.Hurdles 30 75 M. Hurdles 30 75 M. Hurdles 30 200 M. Hurdle 30 200 M. Hurdle 30 3200 M. Relay 33

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADES DUALS and TRIANGULARS 1. Each contestant is limited to the following number of tries in each event 3 tries for long jump, high jump, discus and shot put. No finals - measure each one. HJ-6G-3'6"/7G-3'8"/8G-4'0"/6B-3'10"/7B-4'2"/8B-4'8. 2. Limited to three events. 3. Time every runner and measure every throw and jump. 4. Bring entry forms filled out for every event. 5. Seventh and eighth grade may run either the 1600 or 3200 - NOT BOTH. 6. The emphasis will be on MASS PARTICIPATION, with no team totals kept. 7. The track coach at the middle school hosting the event must send a copy to each school's head track coach. This should be done within two school days. 8. There will be no relays. 9. Cannot compete in same event in two grades. 10. The 4K shot will be used by 7th and 8th boys. 6 lb. shot used by 6,7,8 grade girls and 6th grade boys. 11. The host team will provide shot-put and discus for duals. Each team will provide one shot per weight and 3 discus for the triangulars. 12. Cannot use spikes on shot or discus. 13. Run all field events in flights of 5 if possible. Fill out all field events at meet. 14. Discus - All grades, boys and girls, will throw the 1K. 15. The activities office will designate the host school. The host school will be responsible for running the meet. 16. 75 M and 200 M hurdles will be run at the duals and triangulars. 34

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK RAPID CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLS DUAL/TRIANGULAR MEET SCHEDULE - BOYS AND GIRLS FIELD EVENTS Shot Put Long Jump Boys: 6-7-8 Girls: 8-7-6 Girls: 6-7-8 Boys: 6-7-8 High Jump Discus Boys: 8-7-6 Girls: 6-7-8 Girls: 6-7-8 Boys: 6-7-8 RUNNING EVENTS 3200 Meter Run Boys: 7-8 run together 3200 Meter Run Girls: 7-8 together 1600 Meter Run Boys: 6-7-8 Girls: 6-7-8 75 M. Hurdles Boys: 8 th 36 Girls: 6-7-8 (All 30 ) (7 hurdles 36 high S/13M/8M/14M) 7 th 33 100 Meter Dash Boys: 6-7-8 Girls: 6-7-8 6 th 30 (13 meters to the first hurdle, 8 meters in between other and 14 to the finish line) 400 Meter Dash Boys: 6-7-8 Girls: 6-7-8 200 M. Hurdles Boys: 7-8 30 Girls: 7-8 30 (5 hurdles) (50 meters to the first hurdle, 35 meters in between others and 10 to the finish line) 800 Meter Run Boys: 6-7-8 Girls: 6-7-8 200 Meter Dash Boys: 6-7-8 Girls: 6-7-8 35

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADES ALL-CITY MEET A. Medals will be awarded to the top five places in individual events. Medals will be awarded to the first three places in relays. B. Each team may have four entries in each individual event and three relay teams with the exception of the following: 1. Unlimited entries in the 800, 1600 and 3200. 2. Eight entries in the shot put, discuss, long jump and high jump. 3. Five entries for the 75 and 200 hurdles. 4. The 6th grade will not compete in the 3200. C. All jumps and throws will be measured. D. Each competitor will be limited to the following number of tries: 4 - discus and shot put; 3 per height in the long jump and high jump. Finals in the shot put and discus for 8 th grade only. E. Seventh and eighth grade are allowed to run only one event of the 1600 meters or longer. Sixth will not run the 3200. F. The school responsible for the event will furnish the shot put and discus for everyone. G. Entries must include all times, distances and heights on the form provided by the activities office. RELAY MEET A. The relay meet will be held each year as part of the track schedule as set by the middle school activities office. The meet will consist of the 400 relay, 800 relay, 800 m medley relay and the 3200 relay for both boys and girls. 6th grade will not run the 3200 relay. B. Each school may enter three teams in each relay. Two heats of each relay - best team should be in the second heat. 36

ALL CITY TRACK MEET Morning Events Field Events 8:00 a.m. Boys Discus OPEN, 7 th, 6 th Girls High Jump 6 th, 7 th, OPEN Boys Long Jump OPEN, 6 th, 7 th Girls Shot Put OPEN, 6 th, 7 th Boys High Jump OPEN, 7 th, 6 th Girls Long Jump OPEN, 7 th, 6 th Boys Shot Put 6 th, 7 th, OPEN Girls Discus OPEN, 7 th, 6 th Running Events 8:00 Boys/Girls 3200 M Run 7 th 8:15 Boys/Girls 3200 M Run OPEN 8:30 Boys 75 M High Hurdles OPEN, 7 th, 6 th 8:45 Girls 75 M Low Hurdles OPEN, 7 th, 6 th 9:00 Boys 100 M Dash (Prelim) 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 9:15 Girls 100 M Dash (Prelim) 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 9:30 Boys 1600 M Run 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 10:00 Girls 1600 M Run 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 10:30 Boys 400 M. Relay 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 10:45 Girls 400 M Relay 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 11:00 Boys 400 M Dash 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 11:20 Girls 400 M Dash 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 11:40 Boys 800 M Relay 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 12:05 Girls 800 M Relay 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 12:30 Co-ed 400 M Weight Relay OPEN 12:35-1:00 BREAK Afternoon Events 37 Running Events 1:00 Boys 200 M Hurdles 7 th, 8 th 1:15 Girls 200 M. Hurdles 7 th, 8 th 1:30 Boys 100 M Dash (FINALS) 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 1:40 Girls 100 M Dash (FINALS) 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 1:50 Boys Medley Relay 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 2:10 Girls Medley Relay 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 2:30 Boys 800 M Run 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 2:45 Girls 800 M Run 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 3:00 Boys 200 M Dash 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 3:20 Girls 200 M Dash 6 th, 7 th, OPEN 3:40 Boys 3200 M Relay OPEN 3:50 Girls 3200 M Relay OPEN

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK 7TH AND 8TH GRADES WEST RIVER INVITATIONAL MEET A. A medal will be awarded to the individual with the best time, distance or height in each event in the track meet. First place in each relay event will be given a medal. B Ribbons will be awarded to the contestants in the following manner: 1. In the 800, 1600 and 3200 meter runs, place ribbons will be awarded to the 2 through 15 places in each event. Participation ribbons will be given to all others. 2. In the shot put, discus, long jump and high jump, place ribbons will be awarded to the 2 through 15 places in each. Participation ribbons will be given to all others. 3. In the 100, 200 and 400 meter races and relays, ribbons will be awarded to the first 8 places in each heat. C. Each competitor will be limited to 3 trials in the discus, shot put, long jump and high jump. No finals. All throws and jumps will be measured. D An entry fee will be charged to each visiting school. E. No team scores will be maintained. F. 7th, 8th grades are limited to one race of 1600 m. or longer. G. All relay team members must wear a school issued track shirt and shorts. H. Entry limitations 1. Each school can enter three participants in individual events and two relay teams. Exceptions: Unlimited 3200 and 1600. All schools may have four entries in the shot put, discus, high jump, long jump and 800, and two relay teams. Everything else is three. Exceptions: Rapid City schools may enter six entries in the shot put and discus and four entries in the 75 and 200 hurdles. 38

RAPID CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST RIVER INVITATION TRACK & FIELD MEET SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Morning Events Field Events 8:00 a.m. Boys Discus OPEN, 7 th Girls High Jump OPEN, 7 th Boys Long Jump 7 th, OPEN Girls Shot Put 7 th, OPEN Boys High Jump OPEN, 7 th Girls Long Jump 7 th, OPEN Boys Shot Put 7 th, OPEN Girls Discus 7 th, OPEN Running Events 8:00 Girls & Boys 3200 M Run (together) 7 th 8:20 Girls & Boys 3200 M Run (together) OPEN 8:40 Boys 75 M High Hurdles OPEN, 7 th 8:55 Girls 75 M. Low Hurdles OPEN, 7 th 9:15 Boys 100 M Dash 7 th, OPEN 9:25 Girls 100 M Dash 7 th, OPEN 9:55 Boys 1600 M Run 7 th, OPEN 10:15 Girls 1600 M Run 7 th, OPEN 10:35 Boys 400 M. Relay 7 th, OPEN 10:50 Girls 400 M. Relay 7 th, OPEN 11:10 Boys 400 M. Dash 7 th, OPEN 11:40 Girls 400 M Dash 7 th, OPEN 12:10-12:40 BREAK Afternoon Events Running Events 12:40 Boys 200 M. Hurdles 7 th, OPEN 12:55 Girls 200 M. Hurdles 7 th, OPEN 1:10 Boys Medley Relay 7 th, OPEN 1:30 Girls Medley Relay 7 th, OPEN 1:50 Boys 800 M Run 7 th, OPEN 2:05 Girls 800 M Run 7 th, OPEN 2:20 Boys 800 M Relay 7 th, OPEN 2:45 Girls 800 M Relay 7 th, OPEN 3:10 Boys 200 M Dash 7 th, OPEN 3:25 Girls 200 M Dash 7 th, OPEN 3:40 Boys 3200 M Relay OPEN 3:55 Girls 3200 M Relay OPEN 39

MUSIC AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULAR MUSIC Special events and after school activities conducted by the middle school music teachers are presented under the co-direction of the music department and the middle school activities office. Scheduling of concerts, transportation and special fees are administered through the middle school activities office. The following musical activities are planned each year: contracted for extra duty time for these events. Middle school music teachers are 1. Honors and Festival Band Concerts 2. Solo and Ensemble Band Contest 3. Strings in Concert 4. Solo and Ensemble Orchestra Contest MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULAR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Academic activities sponsored at each school and contracted through the middle school activities program are: 1. Knowledge Bowl - all schools participate in the Black Hills regional league. Each middle school determines if they want to participate in the following academic contests: 1. Math Counts 2. Odyssey of the Mind 3. Geography Bee 4. Spelling Bee 5. History Bee 40

RAPID CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 51/4 2008 2009 MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES/ADVISORS HANDBOOK Reprinted/Revised (5/20/08) 41